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Boston Braces for Showers and Breezy Warm-Up, Weather Service Advises Umbrellas at the Ready
Bask in the sun while you can, Boston, because the umbrellas will be out in force before the week is up. According to the National Weather Service, it's a mostly sunny start today with highs tipping into the mid-60s, but don't get too cozy with the calm winds and clear skies; tonight, there's a 40 percent chance of your evening stroll being dampened by showers after midnight.
Strike a pose! Rescue cats, dogs get glam photo shoot
BOSTON — Rescue dogs and cats got a photo shoot at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Monday morning where they struck a pose ahead of "National Rescue Dog Day." The dogs and cats posed for a professional photographer in hopes the fancy photos will attract more interest compared to the usual pictures you see of animals in a cage.
Body found in car at Allston tow lot
Police are investigating the death of a person found inside a car Friday. A person was found dead in a car that had been towed from the T.J. Maxx parking lot on Harvard Street in Brookline, according to WCVB. This discovery was made around 8:20 a.m. at D&G Towing in...
Healthcare Leaders Gathered For Roundtable On Housing
HYANNIS – Governor Maura Healey met with healthcare leaders in Boston last week to discuss the issue of housing. The discussion was twofold: the impact of the high housing costs on public health, and the healthcare industry’s ability to recruit and retain its workforce. Cape Cod Healthcare CEO...
MBTA says it’s removed 13 speed restrictions on Red Line
“We continue to make great progress on this critical work to maintain the system.”. The MBTA announced Monday that 13 speed restrictions have been lifted on the Red Line, the culmination of track work that saw shuttle buses replacing rail service on a portion of the line for just over a week.
Workweek starts off warm and sunny, but more rain is on the way
Another beautiful start to the week with high pressure in control. Sunny and bright Monday with highs in the mid to upper 60s along the coast and low 70s inland. Tuesday will follow suit, but highs on Tuesday will likely break into the 70s. Tuesday is one of the warmest on the 10-day forecast but it will be accompanied by a noticeable breeze through the day.
Boston police looking for missing 17-year-old
The Boston Police Department has asked for the public's help locating a 17-year-old boy who has been missing for a week. Jaize Shabazz-Fealy, of Dorchester, was last seen around 2 p.m. Monday, May 6, in the area of Melvin H. King South End Academy, located at 90 Warren Avenue, according to police.
Ashland restaurateur says low tipping is causing him to lose staff. Here's his solution
ASHLAND — A local restaurateur has instituted an automatic 18% gratuity on all dine-in orders, saying low tippers have made it hard for his business to retain staff. Alan MacIntosh, owner of Doragon Eatery at 1 West Union St. (Route 135), announced the new policy in a recent Facebook post.
Don’t pull the plug: Shocking study finds many patients on life support recover
BOSTON — The decision to take a loved one off life support is one of the most gut-wrenching and traumatizing choices someone can make. While doctors often give families a grim prognosis when their relative is hospitalized with a severe traumatic brain injury, a new study is providing a shocking ray of hope. Researchers at Mass General Brigham have a simple message: don’t rush to make a decision when it comes to ending life-sustaining treatment. Their findings show that families are often asked to make a life-or-death decision before signs of a recovery are able to emerge.
These stores are opening at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in 2024
Five new retail and dining options are set to open this year at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, according to the outlet’s property manager. Pottery Barn Outlet, a furniture chain, will open a store this month, offering customers a wide range of home decor, according to a press release from the Simon Property Group, the agency that owns and manages the outlet. Wrentham Village Premium Outlets is already home to Pottery Barn’s sister brand, West Elm Outlet, another home decor company.
'Couldn't be worse than it is right now': Doctor gives inside look at Good Sam in Brockton
BROCKTON — A doctor who has treated patients at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton for 17 years — starting before Steward Health Care existed — said staffing and supply shortages have hit rock bottom. "It couldn't be worse than it is now," said the unnamed physician....
Four Suspects Arrested on Firearm and Drug Charges in East Boston
Gun-toting quartet cuffed in East Boston as cops seize weapons, weed. Four suspects are staring down the barrel of jail time after Boston police officers, responding to a suspicious activity call, arrested them on a slew of firearm and drug charges in East Boston last Tuesday. According to a Boston...
5 Things You Should Know This Week – May 13th
Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival celebrates National Bike to Work Day. It’s our way of saying, “Thanks for riding your bike today.” The City wants to make it fun for experienced and new bike commuters by organizing convoys and a festival at City Hall from 7am-9pm on Friday, May 17th with free coffee and breakfast! Southie Bikes is organizing a convoy from our neighborhood. Follow them on Instagram for the latest.
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